Honor Magic4 vs Honor Magic8 Pro

The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,290,942).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 54
Battery 49
Portability 51
Value for money
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic4 better?

  • Overall rating 62/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Honor Magic8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3147042
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2664 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5850 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Price $957
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +59.0%
3147042 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic4 by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Honor Magic8 Pro
$957
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (91/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (82/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.